Explosive Attacks Decline in Netherlands After Years of Increase

The Netherlands has seen a decrease in explosive attacks during the first half of 2026, following years of rising incidents. A new task force attributes this success to a revised approach focusing on the masterminds behind the attacks.

22 Jul, 07:17 — 22 Jul, 07:17

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Fewer explosive attacks in first half of 2026 after years of increase

In the first six months of this year, there were 581 attacks or attempted attacks using explosives in the Netherlands, the Offensive against Explosive Attacks task force

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nos22 Jul, 06:53First to report

Minder aanslagen met explosieven na jaren van stijging, focus op opdrachtgevers

nl-times22 Jul, 07:17

Fewer explosive attacks in first half of 2026 after years of increase

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Explosive Attacks Decline in Netherlands After Years of Increase

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Fewer explosive attacks in first half of 2026 after years of increase

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Minder aanslagen met explosieven na jaren van stijging, focus op opdrachtgevers

Fewer explosive attacks in first half of 2026 after years of increase

Minder aanslagen met explosieven dan vorig jaar, taskforce ziet succes van nieuwe aanpak

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